Restaurant seating

[SpeechMom]

Do you ever tell the hostess that you don't want to sit where she's trying to put you? I have no problem with it at all, but today the poor girl looked like no one had ever told her that before! She wanted to seat dh and I in an area that had 2 TVs and I swear, at least 10 kids. The one table had 3 of the most adorable girls, but we didn't have any kids with us, and we had just walked past a booth in a much better area.

So, would you sit were you're seated, or speak up?

And BTW - I've worked as a hostess in the past, and I know the reason she was trying to seat us there was to even out the number of customers that each waiter had, but that's not where I wanted to sit.

Also, our final bill for lunch was $50. Would how much you're planning on spending based on how many people were with you influence your decision?

[angie r]

I always speak up about where I'd like to sit. Call me high maintenance!! I'm generally just wanting to stay as far away from the smoking section that I can. Which is much easier here as our restaurants went all non-smoking as of September 1st.

I'm with you not wanting to sit around a bunch of kids when brichard and I get to have the chance for a quiet meal together. I wouldn't think cost of the meal would change that.

[Mickey]

I often ask to be seated elsewhere. I go to restaurants for a combination of good food and good atmosphere, so I want to sit where I'm comfortable.

[RCT]

I always want a booth ...LOL...

I think you go out to eat for so many reasons, and one for me is to sit in a comfortabe area, and if you don't want to sit around children that is your choice.

[bizymum]

Ilike the booths too, I find it easier with my DK'S

[SpeechMom]

I wouldn't think cost of the meal would change that.


My only point in that was if I've got say, a party of 6, and the waiter has to work a lot harder for the same amount of tip, then I'll be much more easy going about service in general, including where I'm seated.

[vea29]

It depends...I perfer a booth ....but won't neccessarrily say anything. I will ask to be moved if they try to sit me by the door like in a Dinner.

[AnnW]

I have no problem asking for a different table.
Are you saying that you have lower expectations of service if you are with a bigger group than with just the two of you?
I don't. More than likely a larger group is going to have a larger tab and therefore a larger tip.

[SpeechMom]

Are you saying that you have lower expectations of service if you are with a bigger group than with just the two of you?


Yes.

If its just dh and me, or one other couple, then we'll probably order drinks, an appetizer, and dessert, and relax and enjoy the meal more, thus want more attentive service from the waiter. But if we've got 5 kids with us the attitude is more, let's get 'em fed and get out of here.

[AnnW]

Yes.

If its just dh and me, or one other couple, then we'll probably order drinks, an appetizer, and dessert, and relax and enjoy the meal more, thus want more attentive service from the waiter. But if we've got 5 kids with us the attitude is more, let's get 'em fed and get out of here.


oh..i must have missed the part where your large group was the kids. thought you meant other adults.
i still expect good service, but it's definitely a faster meal! LOL

[littlesista06]

I don't have any problem telling the host/hostess if I don't like where we're seated.

When we were at the beach, we were seated in the middle of the room under the a/c vents when there were two empty tables by the window with an ocean view.

I asked dh to say something to the hostess and he wouldn't. So... up I go and we got the tables by the window. He says "she wouldn't have done that if I'd asked". :rolleyes: No honey, it's just easier if I do it, isn't it?? Grrr.

[SpeechMom]

oh..i must have missed the part where your large group was the kids. thought you meant other adults.
i still expect good service, but it's definitely a faster meal! LOL

I guess it would depend on how many adults, too. At a certain point, it just becomes crowd control.

[Diane]

There have been a few times they've tried seating us right by the kitchen... 8o The door is swinging open/shut... way too much activity/commotion than I want to sit by, so we’ve asked to be seated in a different area. I've also asked when they've tried seating us right next to the smoking section. Dh and I can't tolerate cigarette smoke at all and can't sit anywhere near it. I've also asked to be seated somewhere else when they've tried seating us by a bunch of kids. Seeing it's just dh and I... I don't quite understand why they'd even think that we'd want to sit there with all that noise/racket. LOL (no offence to those with small children) Even when our kids were little and were with us, we still never liked/appreciated being seated by other children because my kids knew how to act/behave in a restaurant, while a lot of other people's children didn't. Also... after doing day care all day, the last thing I wanted was to have to sit/listen to a bunch of kids while I was trying to enjoy what was “suppose” to be a nice/quiet evening. I shouldn't be pointing the finger at just the kids because we've also been seated (last weekend for instance) next to very loud/noisy adults... and it can totally ruin/destroy your good time too. :(

I may be a big PITA when I go out, but the way I see it... were paying for a service and we always make it a point to leave a very good tip... so when we walk out the door, we should leave feeling happy/satisfied about our visit. If not, we remember and will make it a point never to go there to eat again. :)

[angie r]

Do any of you frequent a restaurant enough that they know you? Do you ever request a certain server? Just curious because I made very good friends with several customers when I managed a restaurant.

[Mickey]

Do any of you frequent a restaurant enough that they know you? Do you ever request a certain server? Just curious because I made very good friends with several customers when I managed a restaurant.

We do! Our favorite left, but she was awesome...we would wait for a table in her section to open. She knew what we liked and didn't like, what we drank, etc.--she'd always make sure things were just right. And she would occasionally comp something or take a percentage off. And she'd give ds some cookies for dessert. We actually got to the point where we'd hug her hello and good-bye! LOL! We always tipped her very well and enjoyed having her as our server. Haven't found anyone that I've liked as much.

I have a question...do you always send things back if they aren't right? I usually do, but I have to say, I've occasionally let things go--like if we're at a restaurant I'm not familiar with or a fast food restaurant. I sometimes worry about making the cook mad and then having him do something to my food. I had a boyfriend who worked at a fast food restaurant as a teen and he refused to eat at any after that--he said, "You don't even want to know what some people do back there." I'm sure he experienced the exception to the rule, but it always makes me think twice.

[angie r]

We do! Our favorite left, but she was awesome...we would wait for a table in her section to open. She knew what we liked and didn't like, what we drank, etc.--she'd always make sure things were just right. And she would occasionally comp something or take a percentage off. And she'd give ds some cookies for dessert. We actually got to the point where we'd hug her hello and good-bye! LOL! We always tipped her very well and enjoyed having her as our server. Haven't found anyone that I've liked as much.

I have a question...do you always send things back if they aren't right? I usually do, but I have to say, I've occasionally let things go--like if we're at a restaurant I'm not familiar with or a fast food restaurant. I sometimes worry about making the cook mad and then having him do something to my food. I had a boyfriend who worked at a fast food restaurant as a teen and he refused to eat at any after that--he said, "You don't even want to know what some people do back there." I'm sure he experienced the exception to the rule, but it always makes me think twice.

That is so neat! (about the server!)

I busted my cooks doing awful things, generally to people who came to eat they knew, and didn't like. Lord knows the things they prepared for me! They almost always tried to make things right for people who sent things back to be re-done. I would send it back if it's something I wouldn't/couldn't eat.

[Melody]

We speak up about where we are sitting. Especially if I see a table I would rather be at. Kids or not, I expect good service if they expect a good tip.
It's odd to hear some of you mention the non-smoking section because here it's against the law to smoke in restaurants. In the summer we were in a different town and walked into a restaurant and couldn't stay, even the non smoking section was soooo bad. It's not something we are used to and with 4 of us with asthma, not a good combination. As for sending things back, it depends on where we are and what it is that is not right. If it's something small and I can eat it, probably not but if it's something like meat not cooked then absolutely I will send it back.

[SpeechMom]

Do any of you frequent a restaurant enough that they know you? Do you ever request a certain server? Just curious because I made very good friends with several customers when I managed a restaurant.
When it was just me and the boys, we'd eat at On The Border every week after church. We didn't really know any of the servers, but they must have remembered us because we'd get seated at the same table every time.

A looong time ago, before kids, there was a steak restaurant that we'd request a certain server at. Sometimes we had to wait a long time for him, but we knew he was good.

[SpeechMom]

I have a question...do you always send things back if they aren't right? I usually do, but I have to say, I've occasionally let things go--like if we're at a restaurant I'm not familiar with or a fast food restaurant.

I can't remember the last time I had to send something back in a sit down restaurant. Maybe a steak if its not cooked right. Now fast food, OMG, that just burns me up to get home and find out the order is wrong!! And then when the manager says "ok, we'll replace it for you". Well of courrse you'll replace it for me - I didn't order this. That's not compensating me for your stupidity (Ive never really said that).

[aztec_judy]

I used to just let them sit us anywhere.. but since driving truck I have learned to speak up more, whether it be the sitting or the food. It doesn't matter anymore. I prefer a nice quiet sitting and NO loud noise/racket around us whether it be kids/adults. And the food if it is NOT cooked as I have asked then I will send it back to be re-done. Price doesn't matter to me unless we are short on cash lolol .. and if the service is good we do tip really nicely for it and ask the waiter/waitress to tell the cook that it was very good ... but if bad service then NO tip ..
I was a waitress at one time myself, so I know that good service can be good tips (but not always) .. so I make sure to pay attention to the type of service we are given, and in turn tip for the service + extra for the good service; but if its bad service then they get nothing ..
Something else I will do is ask : do you have to share your tip with the rest, if so I try to give a little extra so that our server gets a fair tip from us.
some have to share their tips with the other servers and / or busboys .. which I fully disagree with period!!!

[SpeechMom]

Well speaking of tipping.....Do you tip on the total amount? I always thought you only tipped on the food amount, not the tax, but I've noticed some receipts don't break it down anymore.

[BevJ]

Well speaking of tipping.....Do you tip on the total amount? I always thought you only tipped on the food amount, not the tax, but I've noticed some receipts don't break it down anymore.
We tip on the food amout (I think, lol). The least we'll tip is 15%, and here that is the total of the taxes, so whatever the taxes are, we'll leave that (and sometimes more, depending on service).

[aztec_judy]

tip on the full amount .. which includes tax with us. we just look at the amount and leave a tip accordingly ..

[KarlaB]

I will speak up about seating - no problem with that. :)

Our restaurants went to no smoking this summer and I LOVE it!! Some businesses are complaining, but I think it's wonderful. How ironic though that last week we went out as a family and chose to eat outdoors and that is now where we were consumed with cigarette smoke - it was horrible! Sad when we now have to sit inside to get "fresh" air!! :{

We tip on the whole amount and always at least 15%. :)

[angie r]

We tip on the total amount, 20%.

How much do you tip the pizza delivery person? Did you start tipping more when the gas prices went up?

We went to Dave and Busters while in Dallas and we ordered meals that included cards to play games. So $30 of the total bill was cards not food, they automatically added 18% gratuity to the total bill. I was a bit irked by having to tip $5 for a game cards, but didn't say anything.

[KarlaB]

We tip on the total amount, 20%.

How much do you tip the pizza delivery person? Did you start tipping more when the gas prices went up?

We went to Dave and Busters while in Dallas and we ordered meals that included cards to play games. So $30 of the total bill was cards not food, they automatically added 18% gratuity to the total bill. I was a bit irked by having to tip $5 for a game cards, but didn't say anything.

We can't get pizza delivered to our house, so I haven't had to tip them for years. :bawling:

Grr. That would have bugged me, too! :{ Think I would have been tempted to say something.

[Melody]

I will speak up about seating - no problem with that. :)

Our restaurants went to no smoking this summer and I LOVE it!! Some businesses are complaining, but I think it's wonderful. How ironic though that last week we went out as a family and chose to eat outdoors and that is now where we were consumed with cigarette smoke - it was horrible! Sad when we now have to sit inside to get "fresh" air!! :{

We tip on the whole amount and always at least 15%. :)

I hate having to walk by an entrance to a mall and it's the smoking area. Why should I have to breath all that in just to go in a store? There is talk of having to be so many feet away from entrances but it's not enforced.
We took the boys to a place called Tinkertown in Winnipeg when we were there. It was a cute place but of course, like all fairs, smoking was free game anywhere. Well, this wasn't a regular fair. This place is geared for children and it's there all season. There was an area that had slides and tunnels and the slide comes down near the benches (must have been at least 6 different benches) where the parents can sit and take a break and watch the kids. I couldn't sit anywhere near it. We didn't even stay to play in that area it was so bad. It was as bad as any indoor smoking facility I have ever been in. You would think common sense would rule over and people wouldn't be lighting up in a place where kids land from a slide but sense isn't that common anymore. :rolleyes: I did go and speak with a manager and asked if she thought about going to a smoke free enviroment. I explained to her that I couldn't sit in that area to let my child play, #1, I was pregnant and #2, the kids and I have asthma. She said she was thinking about having a designated area maybe next year but was still on the fence about because the smokers were customers too. Um, lady, it's a place geared for children. THEY are your main customers! Grr.
Okay, off my soap box now.

[KarlaB]

I hate having to walk by an entrance to a mall and it's the smoking area. Why should I have to breath all that in just to go in a store? There is talk of having to be so many feet away from entrances but it's not enforced.
We took the boys to a place called Tinkertown in Winnipeg when we were there. It was a cute place but of course, like all fairs, smoking was free game anywhere. Well, this wasn't a regular fair. This place is geared for children and it's there all season. There was an area that had slides and tunnels and the slide comes down near the benches (must have been at least 6 different benches) where the parents can sit and take a break and watch the kids. I couldn't sit anywhere near it. We didn't even stay to play in that area it was so bad. It was as bad as any indoor smoking facility I have ever been in. You would think common sense would rule over and people wouldn't be lighting up in a place where kids land from a slide but sense isn't that common anymore. :rolleyes: I did go and speak with a manager and asked if she thought about going to a smoke free enviroment. I explained to her that I couldn't sit in that area to let my child play, #1, I was pregnant and #2, the kids and I have asthma. She said she was thinking about having a designated area maybe next year but was still on the fence about because the smokers were customers too. Um, lady, it's a place geared for children. THEY are your main customers! Grr.
Okay, off my soap box now.

It's sad AND annoying, isn't it?? Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!

[Mickey]

I know you're supposed to tip on the food amount, minus tax, but I normally tip on the whole amount...usually 20%, but sometimes less if I wasn't overly impressed.

I think it's sad how tipping has become expected. And I don't like it when the restaurant adds on the tip. And I would be really annoyed if they tried to make me tip for tokens!

[angie r]

I know you're supposed to tip on the food amount, minus tax, but I normally tip on the whole amount...usually 20%, but sometimes less if I wasn't overly impressed.

I think it's sad how tipping has become expected. And I don't like it when the restaurant adds on the tip. And I would be really annoyed if they tried to make me tip for tokens!

The funny thing about the restaurant adding the tip on is that I would normally have tipped more.

[Diane]

I don't think it's fair when the waitress has to share her tip with everyone else. We pay her a tip according to her job performance. She worked for it, earned it... and she alone should get it.

I also don't like it when the restaurant adds the tip on automatically. What or even IF we tip should be left up to us. There have been times when our service totally sucked... and we didn't want to leave anything, but had no choice. I've also noticed that we seem to get better service when their tip/tip amount is earned/left up to us. We always leave a good tip when the service is good. :)

[AnnW]

I don't think it's fair when the waitress has to share her tip with everyone else. We pay her a tip according to her job performance. She worked for it, earned it... and she alone should get it.




i feel that way about our tips. the morning crew brings in 90% of the tip money but we share it all.

not that i expect tips, but it does amaze me how a customer who comes in everyday and expects me to remember their drink won't even leave the nickle when their drink comes to $1.95 and they give me $2.

[angie r]

i feel that way about our tips. the morning crew brings in 90% of the tip money but we share it all.

not that i expect tips, but it does amaze me how a customer who comes in everyday and expects me to remember their drink won't even leave the nickle when their drink comes to $1.95 and they give me $2.

I always tip at Starbucks, that being said, I think it's silly that a "fast food" type restaurant makes it's employees earn money through tips. They should be paid a good wage.

[Mickey]

I have to say, I really don't like tip jars on counters. I occasionally tip at a sandwich shop we frequent, but that's because the people there know us and will sometimes add more meat or cheese than they should or give me an extra stamp on my card. But I generally don't tip when I go up to a counter to purchase something.

[Diane]

I have to say, I really don't like tip jars on counters. I occasionally tip at a sandwich shop we frequent, but that's because the people there know us and will sometimes add more meat or cheese than they should or give me an extra stamp on my card. But I generally don't tip when I go up to a counter to purchase something.

Neither do I... nor do I tip when were at a buffet and more or less have to serve and take care of our own needs. :)

[AnnW]

I have to say, I really don't like tip jars on counters. I occasionally tip at a sandwich shop we frequent, but that's because the people there know us and will sometimes add more meat or cheese than they should or give me an extra stamp on my card. But I generally don't tip when I go up to a counter to purchase something.


Decaf for you!!! ;)

[AnnW]

Neither do I... nor do I tip when were at a buffet and more or less have to serve and take care of our own needs. :)


and you too! ;) :goofy:

[AnnW]

I always tip at Starbucks, that being said, I think it's silly that a "fast food" type restaurant makes it's employees earn money through tips. They should be paid a good wage.


it's a minimum wage (or close to it job). but we are lucky, most don't offer the incredible benefits like we get.

[Melody]

They are not allowed to accept tips at most fast food places here. I have never seen a tip jar or anything I know the person at the counter will tell you they are not allowed tips if you try to leave one. I've never been in Starbucks so not sure about that one here.

[Mickey]

Decaf for you!!! ;)
LOL! Oh, no! I hadn't thought of that possibility! ;) I guess coffee preparers should fall in the same category as bartenders! :lol:

[AnnW]

LOL! Oh, no! I hadn't thought of that possibility! ;) I guess coffee preparers should fall in the same category as bartenders! :lol:

hell yeah!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL
think about it, it's not that far off...we have to learn all the recipes, all the variations of the recipes, and then make the drink to the customer's exact specifications. yep sometimes it's just brewed coffee, but sometimes it's only a glass of wine ;)

[Diane]

and you too! ;) :goofy:

:biglaugh: :biglaugh: I like decaf... that's all I drink so, no biggie. I'll take decaf.. :biglaugh:

Quizno's has a tip jar... but is the only place I've seen one. I've never left a tip in it either... :(

[Diane]

hell yeah!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL
think about it, it's not that far off...we have to learn all the recipes, all the variations of the recipes, and then make the drink to the customer's exact specifications. yep sometimes it's just brewed coffee, but sometimes it's only a glass of wine ;)

I never would have thought to leave a tip either, because I guess (okay, don't throw anything at me... ) I assume that that's what you're already getting paid for. I think it would be nice.. but as an employee, not something I would really count on getting. Sorry... :nervous: LOL

[AnnW]

I never would have thought to leave a tip either, because I guess (okay, don't throw anything at me... ) I assume that that's what you're already getting paid for. I think it would be nice.. but as an employee, not something I would really count on getting. Sorry... :nervous: LOL


like I said, I never expect one (and get horribly upset with restaurant personnel who expect one too), and I make a point to genuinely thank everyone who does tip, I was just commenting on how I have customers who EXPECT me to remember them AND their drink but yet won't show any gratitude that I do..not even a nickle when their tab is $1.95 and they pay with $2. It's not just a function of 'here's your order, now move on'. They expect high quality of service and they get it, so why not tip? You would do the same thing at a restaurant Isn't the waitress or waiter already getting paid to do their job? ..truly, what is the difference?

[KarlaB]

yep sometimes it's just brewed coffee, but sometimes it's only a glass of wine ;)

Very good point!!

I don't frequent Starbucks or coffee type places very often, so tipping there has never really crossed my mind. I learn something new every day...well almost. ;)

[Diane]

like I said, I never expect one (and get horribly upset with restaurant personnel who expect one too), and I make a point to genuinely thank everyone who does tip, I was just commenting on how I have customers who EXPECT me to remember them AND their drink but yet won't show any gratitude that I do..not even a nickle when their tab is $1.95 and they pay with $2. It's not just a function of 'here's your order, now move on'. They expect high quality of service and they get it, so why not tip? You would do the same thing at a restaurant Isn't the waitress or waiter already getting paid to do their job? ..truly, what is the difference?

A waiter/waitress will usually do quite a bit of running around for us... They deliver our food, making sure all the orders are right. They keep water/soda glasses full, making sure that our coffee is hot and cups are kept full. They're constantly stopping at our table to make sure everything is up to par, making sure our food is hot, or if there is anything they can do or get for us. They clear the salad bowls/dishes off the table when were all done eating. Ask about dessert... give us our bill. LOL I think they actually work pretty hard for a tip. Not that you don't deserve one... but not something I ever thought about doing. :)

[Mickey]

hell yeah!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL
think about it, it's not that far off...we have to learn all the recipes, all the variations of the recipes, and then make the drink to the customer's exact specifications. yep sometimes it's just brewed coffee, but sometimes it's only a glass of wine ;)
There ya go! LOL! I tip better for a mixed drink than a beer for that reason! ;)

[Mickey]

I never would have thought to leave a tip either, because I guess (okay, don't throw anything at me... ) I assume that that's what you're already getting paid for. I think it would be nice.. but as an employee, not something I would really count on getting. Sorry... :nervous: LOL

I agree...but I'm actually more annoyed at the OWNER than the employees for tip jars at counters--I think the owner should pay the employees more and remove the tip jars.

To be honest, I very rarely go to Starbucks and I get a small ordinary coffee when I do. If I were a "regular" and got something special (other than those things on the menu), maybe I'd leave a tip...I don't know.

I just think that if you're paying for a fancy coffee or an ice cream cone (or sundae) or a sandwich at a counter, I don't think you should be expected to tip, nor should it be implied that you should by having a tip jar on the counter. It has a begging feel to it. If a customer says, "Keep the change, that's one thing, but I don't like tip jars.

I guess I'm just sick of them--tip jars are EVERYWHERE here (I don't know if it's that whole gambling state/service industry mentality or what)--it's rare that I don't see one at a counter. And many people putting out tip jars here try to get creative--one sandwich shop calls it "The Good Karma Jar". Puh-leeze.

[KarlaB]

To be honest, I very rarely go to Starbucks and I get a small ordinary coffee when I do. If I were a "regular" and got something special (other than those things on the menu), maybe I'd leave a tip...I don't know.

I just think that if you're paying for a fancy coffee or an ice cream cone (or sundae) or a sandwich at a counter, I don't think you should be expected to tip, nor should it be implied that you should by having a tip jar on the counter. It has a begging feel to it. If a customer says, "Keep the change, that's one thing, but I don't like tip jars.

I guess I'm just sick of them--tip jars are EVERYWHERE here (I don't know if it's that whole gambling state/service industry mentality or what)--it's rare that I don't see one at a counter. And many people putting out tip jars here try to get creative--one sandwich shop calls it "The Good Karma Jar". Puh-leeze.

ITA!!

I guess my thinking would be I'm already paying $3 for a cup of coffee, do I really want to make it a $4 cup?? Pathetic thinking, I know, BUT if/when I get a coffee I look at it as a treat/splurge for me and I can't justify turning that $3 treat into a $4 one. Make sense? LOL Sounds so petty, but that $1 a cup could really add up....IF I were a big coffee drinker and if it was a $1 tip I was leaving. LOL

Blech on "The Good Karma Jar". :rolleyes:

[Diane]

ITA!!

I guess my thinking would be I'm already paying $3 for a cup of coffee, do I really want to make it a $4 cup?? Pathetic thinking, I know, BUT if/when I get a coffee I look at it as a treat/splurge for me and I can't justify turning that $3 treat into a $4 one. Make sense? LOL Sounds so petty, but that $1 a cup could really add up....IF I were a big coffee drinker and if it was a $1 tip I was leaving. LOL

Blech on "The Good Karma Jar". :rolleyes:

I've never considered myself cheap... but now I'm feeling like maybe I am/can be. LOL I couldn't justify going anywhere and spending $3.00 for a cup of coffee... don't care what's in it, LOL to say nothing about adding a 1.00 tip. Now... a dollar is only a dollar, doesn't sound like a lot of money, but if you go there a lot and add all those dollar tips up, they could buy you another cup of coffee. LOL I suppose you could use the same concept to a waiter/tress... but for some reason it's harder when it's just a cup of coffee. Maybe IF I ever go to a Starbucks... I'll think twice when paying my bill (because of this post) and leave a little tip... but I don't think it should be expected and nobody should feel obligated to have to do so. LOL

[Leigh]

A waitress around here does not get paid minimum wage by the hour unless she works for nicer people. Most waitresses around here get half of what minimum wage is. The rest of their income comes from tips.

I usually leave any leftover change in the tip jar if the person that took my order and gives me my order is friendly, but if they aren't then I don't leave a tip.

[AnnW]

I, I don't think you should be expected to tip, nor should it be implied that you should by having a tip jar on the counter. It has a begging feel to it. If a customer says, "Keep the change, that's one thing, but I don't like tip jars.

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it's against our company policy to take anything out of our till or to put money in our pockets while on duty (think how the dealers have to show their hands whenever they go near their pockets) so the tip jar would be the only place to put money in it if a person chose to tip.

[AnnW]

ITA!!

I guess my thinking would be I'm already paying $3 for a cup of coffee, do I really want to make it a $4 cup?? Pathetic thinking, I know, BUT if/when I get a coffee I look at it as a treat/splurge for me and I can't justify turning that $3 treat into a $4 one. Make sense? LOL Sounds so petty, but that $1 a cup could really add up....IF I were a big coffee drinker and if it was a $1 tip I was leaving. LOL

Blech on "The Good Karma Jar". :rolleyes:


a dollar? never even mentioned a dollar. I was talking about a nickle on a $1.95 tab when they pay $2...let's see a nickle a day times 5 would be 25 cents..so yes, that might end up being a dollar extra a month.

[terrimce1]

Waitresses and waiters depend on tips! I know my daughter is a waitress at a Perkins Restarant her hourly wage is $2.83 / hr. She must claim her tips every night so they can be taxed. She works about 24 hrs a week. When Payday comes every 2 weeks her check is usually around $25-$35 dependeing on how many tips she claimed and how much in taxes was taken. The rule around here is you get an hourly wage to cover the taxes each week. there have been sometimes where she has worked 2 weeks and still owed taxes because her hourly wage didn't cover the taxes taken because she made too much in tips.

[Mickey]

it's against our company policy to take anything out of our till or to put money in our pockets...
Then have a tip jar under the counter for when someone says "keep the change" and the employee can put it in there.

But, like I said, I think the employer should pay better and remove the tip jars altogether.

[Mickey]

Waitresses and waiters depend on tips! I know my daughter is a waitress at a Perkins Restarant her hourly wage is $2.83 / hr. She must claim her tips every night so they can be taxed. She works about 24 hrs a week. When Payday comes every 2 weeks her check is usually around $25-$35 dependeing on how many tips she claimed and how much in taxes was taken. The rule around here is you get an hourly wage to cover the taxes each week. there have been sometimes where she has worked 2 weeks and still owed taxes because her hourly wage didn't cover the taxes taken because she made too much in tips.

Did you read the thread? Not one person said they didn't tip waiters and waitresses--most said they tipped 20%.

Regarding your daughter's hourly wage, I always thought that it stinks that any employer can pay someone less than minimum wage because he depends on his customers to supplement his employees' wages.

[terrimce1]

i guess i was trying to point out there is a difference in tipping a waitress or waiter or someone who is making at least min. wage withoput tips waitresses and waiters would make nothing. Many people assume that everyone gets atleast min. wage and that is not the case. I really don't understand how they can get away with paying them below min. wage but somehow they do. I know around here most waitresses and waiters also have side work such as cleaning and restocking and it is not allowed to be started untill they are removed from the floor and no longer serving (therefore making no tips) and they still are only paid the the same hourly wage, I know with my daughter that is usually 1-1.5 hrs.

[KarlaB]

a dollar? never even mentioned a dollar. I was talking about a nickle on a $1.95 tab when they pay $2...let's see a nickle a day times 5 would be 25 cents..so yes, that might end up being a dollar extra a month.

I know you didn't mention a dollar and you didn't say you expected that much - to me though just leaving the 5 cents would seem like more of a slap in the face than a tip to show my appreciation, so I'd be more apt to leave more if I were going to tip in that situation. make sense? And, I totally get your point about the regulars who won't even leave the nickel and can see where that makes you feel unappreciated.

[AnnW]

If people tip, most just drop their change. Sometimes we will get a dollar. I am very grateful for any amount. We are lucky if our tips add up to a dollar an hour. Very thankful that I am not living off my tips. I do however use them to buy gas! LOL